Legacy

2018-12-07 22:53

"Sagrado Corazon" mural painted by Francisco Delgado and students from Bowie High School depicting important characters in the history of El Paso's El Segundo Barrio, a neighborhood directly on the US-Mexico border. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

"Sagrado Corazon" mural painted by Francisco Delgado and students from Bowie High School depicting important characters in the history of El Paso's El Segundo Barrio, a neighborhood directly on the US-Mexico border. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

Mural "Contigo" (With You) by Christin Apodaca on the corner of Father Rahm and El Paso streets in El Paso, Texas. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

"Sister Cities" a mural painted by Los Dos, a collaboration between married artists Ramon and Christian Cardenas, symbolizing the bond between El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The two sisters are identical but separated by a river. The mural is located on the corner of Father Rahm and El Paso streets close to the Paso Del Norte border crossing. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

A woman walking past a mural painted by Los Muralistas Del Barrio in 1975 in El Paso, Texas. The mural features an Aztec design and is painted on an apartment complex. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

A boy walking past a mural of Steve Crosno (R) painted by Jesus "Cimi" Alvarez in El Paso Texas. Crosno introduced Latin music to the world on his radio shows. With him are pictured numerous music groups from the area. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

"El Corrido del Segundo Barrio", a mural celebrating the music and struggles of people of El Paso, Texas, painted by Jesus "Cimi" Alvarado and assisted by Victor "Mask" Casas in 2012. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

Jesus "Cimi" Alvarado posing for a photo in front of a new mural he and Martin "Blastr" Zubia are painting at the El Paso Musesum of Art in El Paso, Texas. The mural, "Fronterizos", portrays local musician Johnny Barragan with an unnamed Hispanic girl. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

A mural of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Salazar Park Memorial Apartments in El Paso, Texas. Pieces like this one symbolize the cultural ties El Paso shares with Mexico and are dotted all around the city. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

"Pachuca Blood", a mural painted by Jesus "Cimi" Alvarado in Lincoln Park near the Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas. Alvarado painted the mural during the height of the violence in Ciudad Juarez and dedicated it to the women affected by it. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

Murals by various artists in Lincoln Park near the Chamizal National Memorial and the US-Mexican border in El Paso, Texas. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

Alex Lomeli's mural depicting scenes from Sunset Heights Historic District on the facade of Pearl Apartments in El Paso, Texas. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

"Ánimo Sin Fronteras" (Courage Without Borders), a mural by street artist El Mac, pictured next to "Boxing Hall of Fame" by Mr. "Pano" Mendoza in El Paso, Texas. "Ánimo Sin Fronteras" is devoted to the common people of the US-Mexican border who have experienced injustices and violence in recent years, while "Boxing Hall of Fame" depicts famous boxers from El Paso and elsewhere, including greats like Oscar De La Hoya and Juan Lazcano. than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP

Murals by various artists in Lincoln Park near the Chamizal National Memorial and the US-Mexican border in El Paso, Texas. More than 100 murals have been painted in Lincoln Park and El Segundo neighborhoods of El Paso depicting the city's Latino and Native American culture and community pride. Photo courtesy: AFP